issues of conservation and recontruction Flashcards
First paragraph: who carries the overall responsibility for the issues of conservation and restoration?
The italian superintendanza
First paragraph: what did the italian superintendanza introduce?
higher entrance fees which allow access to other sites as well as Pompeii which reduces concentration and Pompeii.
First paragraph: on all archaeological sites, the superintendenza is responsible for…
the majority of stabilising and restoration projects such as the House of Mosaics.
Second Paragraph: what is the Italian responsibility also?
includes the management of tourist access.
Second Paragraph: why is management of tourist access needed?
while tourism remains as part of Guzzo’s policy of making the site accessible to all, increased numbers have placed pressure on the fragile remains.
Second Paragraph: what have been part of the Italian contribution to site maintenance and management?
temporary and permanent barriers to tourist damage, board walkways over mosaic floors and directed tourist traffic flow
Second Paragraph: what have italian conservators working in the most signi. buildings, including the Suburban baths of Herculaneum, in both towns done?
replaced gaps with light coloured concrete to prevent further plaster pealing and have placed covers over vulnerable remains such as ancient graffiti slogans and vulnerable buildings.
third paragraph: what is the third area of italian contributions?
concerns the overall management of international contributions.
third paragraph: what have reduced the occurrence of poor site management and provided additional source of funding and expertise?
coordinated stabilisation and preservation plan involving arch. teams from all interested countries such Britain, Us and Sweden
third paragraph: what does Guzzo state as his goal?
“Our responsibility lies primarily in taking all necessary measures to slow the inevitable deterioration and conserve as much as possible for future generations.”
third paragraph: what is this coordinated effort hoping to achieve?
the goal to preserve and conserve P and H.
fourth paragraph: At H, what did the british School of rome announce?
announced that an $18 million preservation project will be launched. The Herculaneum Conservation Project 2001, which has been a significant step towards creating a unified goal in conserv. and restoration.
fourth paragraph: what is the aim of the H conservation project?
prevent the decay hat afflicts all parts of the site through measures such as using scaffolding to stabilise collapsing structures, consolidate crumbling plaster surfaces and disintegrating mosaics by using water permeable fixatives to help stabilise the pigment and prevent it from flaking off, eradicating weeds and excluding pigeons. In 2004, in response to problem of pigeons, proposed using predatory falcons to prevent bird from nesting in area - ‘territorial deterrence’.
fourth paragraph: what will the measure of HCP help do?
to reduce decay, but will will also help to develop a conservation strategy to safeguard the survival of site.
fourth paragraph: what has the HCP been a significant step towards?
creating a more efficient preservation and conservation program as it aims to prevent all sources of deterioration and also develop and strategy which will ensure the site will continue to survive.